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Man in custody in connection with woman's death on MSC Seascape ship, officials confirm
ABC13 Houston • • nation
Key Points:
- Federal authorities have detained Jason Watford in connection with the alleged murder of a woman aboard the MSC Seascape cruise ship docked in Galveston, Texas.
- The Galveston County Sheriff's Office confirmed Watford's booking on a federal hold, though specific charges have not yet been disclosed.
- The victim, confirmed to be a woman by the Galveston County medical examiner, is undergoing an autopsy scheduled for Tuesday, with no identifying information released.
- The FBI Houston, U.S. Coast Guard, Port of Galveston Police, Customs and Border Protection, and the cruise line are jointly investigating the suspected homicide.
- MSC Cruises is cooperating fully with authorities, has resumed the ship's itinerary, and expressed condolences to the victim's family, while the investigation remains active.
